Timberpeg Wins Scarf Joint Design Conference for "All Wood Category" at Timber Framers Guild Conference

Timberpeg & Real Log Homes wins 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in the “All-Wood Category” for the scarf joint design contest that took place at the Timber Framer’s Guild conference last week in Saratoga Springs, New York on November 4-8. The 1st place winner, Double Deuce, was able to withstand 4444 pounds. Tying for second with Bensonwood’s SOB was our PopSicle scarf, which finally busted at 4140 pounds. Our very own Diamond Dove came in 3rd place, withstanding just over 3000 pounds. Bensonwood had two entries, the strongest of which included a clever H-shaped metal connector with an overall joint capacity of 12,834 pounds. One other Ligna Tool scarf joint was entered by Timber Tools in last place for a total of six entries. More information, photos and final results can be found in the next Timber Framer's Guild publication!

View the videos of our scarfs at YouTube below: 

First Place (Double Deuce): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVOzVd79lU
Second Place (PopSicle): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBOvUKSeHWE
Third Place (Diamond Dove): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqhKpSzjg3A

Barn Style Timber Frame Home

 
Take a look at this barn style Timberpeg home located in NY. We just added a photo gallery of the home. The homeowners were kind enough to share them with us!

Timber Frame Open House

November 7th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Below Home Located in Purcellville, VA
The Renewable Energy Resources & Timber Framing Seminar that was scheduled for this day has been postponed. The seminar will be rescheduled for some time in January. Stay tuned for the announcement of the new date and times!

You are still free to visit and take a tour of this beautiful timber frame on November 7th. The Kenney's would love to chat with you!

Topics for January Seminar Will Include:

• How to implement solar, wind and water into your Timberpeg^® home.
• Why a Timberpeg^® home is considered "Green" and how the home can save on energy consumption resulting in lower energy bills.
• How to live totally "off the grid", or "grid tied."
• How to sell excess power back to the grid, or back up systems for power outages and short term emergencies.

For more information, please contact:
Steve or Joanne Kenney, Hidden Creek Timber Homes
Phone: (703) 772-9027
Email: info@hiddencreektimberhomes.com
Or
Mike Stoner, Tuscarora Timber Homes
Phone: (877) 379-5647
Email: sales@tuscaroratimberhomes.com

Free Green Home Seminar & Open House Tour October 11, 2009

Timberpeg Independent Representative Old Hampshire Designs and Bonin Architects are hosting a seminar and open house. October is a great time to come visit New England so now you have two reasons to visit us!

Free Seminar on Green Building

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(registration starts at 8:30 AM)

1403 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255

Seminar topics:

Green Home Design by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP

Timber Framing & SIP Panels by Jay Tucker, Old Hampshire Designs

Free Open House Tour of Timberpeg Green Hybrid Home

Lot 22, Summit Road, Sutton, NH 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(home is under construction)

Seminar pre-registration is requested, but not required.
Register for the event today!

You're Invited to a Timberpeg Open Home

When this time of year comes around people start to get excited about fall's simple pleasures: picking apples, drinking cider, or planning the perfect Jack-O-Lantern. But here at Timberpeg^®, we're getting excited about our Fall Timber Frame Open Home Event going on the entire month of October across the U.S. and Canada. If you've never been, or even if you have come several times before, we hope you'll take the time to stop in for a timber framed autumn treat.

Open homes in 20 states across the US and Canada.
Find an open home near you.

Also, make sure when you stop by an Open Home, to ask the Independent Rep how you can save with our latest promotion.

Four Flexible Timber Frame Floor Plans

Have you ever found yourself saying, Oh, I do love that style, but it just looks too big for me. Well, Timberpeg knows you are unique, and we know you and your family have individual needs when it comes to a new home or addition. That is why we have done a little exercise in flexibility. We've taken four of our most popular homes and re-worked the floor plans to meet the needs of new clients.

Below are 4 plans we have modified. Just to illustrate how simple it can be. To learn more about these plans visit www.timberpeg.com/flexblog:

Energy Star Rated Timber Frame Homes

Check out some of the Timberpeg timber frame homes that have received Energy Star Certification.

Glennwood Springs, Colorado - View Energy Audit and More Photos

Cortland, New York - View Energy Audit and More Photos

Hazelhurst, Wisconsin - View Energy Audit and More Photos


Westmoreland, New Hampshire - View Energy Audit and More Photos